Science in Schools
We provide professional development for teachers, course and career information for secondary students and activities for students with a passion for science.
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In2Science
An innovative, multi-university schools partnership program where volunteer university STEM students are placed into year 7 to year 10 classes in low socioeconomic high schools and act as mentors to the students.
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Science Experience
Every January, year 9 and 10 students experience life as a University of Melbourne STEM student with lectures, laboratory experiments, and hands-on experiences run by our top-ranking academic staff.
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Residential Indigenous Science Experience (RISE)
A week-long residential camp for Year 9 and 10 Indigenous students to experience the tangible and hands-on nature of science, including workshops and special presentations on chemistry, geology, genetics, physics and maths, and visits to industry.
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Year 10 Work Experience
Want to know what it's like to be a scientist? During the Faculty of Science Year 10 Work Experience Program, you'll participate in workshops and activities in a STEM discipline of your choice! You will meet new friends and scientific role models, as well as get a taste of university life. Places are limited.
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Science Delivery
Science Delivery is a program presented by passionate university students who want to inspire your high school students to study science and go to university!
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Strengthening Engagement and Achievement in Mathematics and Science (SEAMS)
SEAMS is an exciting opportunity for students to connect, interact, be inspired and discover the possibilities maths and science have to offer.
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Maths & Stats Outreach Programs
Events and programs for secondary school students with a special interest in mathematics.
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Physics Outreach
Activities for school students and teachers, the general public, our alumni and friends from the School of Physics.
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Engineering and IT school programs
Participate in our hands-on activities and workshops and be inspired by the exciting possibilities of Engineering and IT!
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Chemistry Outreach Programs
Chemistry outreach activities that show students a mixture of new research, fundamental chemical principles and the chemistry of everyday life.
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ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science Outreach
Exciton Science researches innovative energy solutions and runs programs to inspire young people to study science and to build relationships with community and industry partners.
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Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions
Transformational excursions and experiences for school-aged learners, created with and delivered by young people.
VCE workshops and lectures
Several schools within the Faculty of Science run VCE workshops and lectures.
- School of BioSciences - VCE Biology workshops
- School of Chemistry - VCE Chemistry workshops
- School of Physics - VCE Physics workshops
- School of Geography - VCE Geography workshops
- School of Mathematics and Statistics - VCE Mathematics and Statistics workshops
Professional development for teachers
Some of our schools run annual or bi-annual professional development for science teachers. For more information about subject-specific professional development, see: